Driver Age Information

Drivers aged between 21 and 24yrs at time of rental may be subject to an underage driving surcharge. This is included in our headline price and is generally payable on pick up of the vehicle.

Due to insurance regulations travelsupermarket.com isn’t able to offer car rental products to drivers aged 17-20 or over 75.

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Cheap car rental in India gives you the chance to crack the nation wide open – getting off the beaten track isn’t difficult in such a large, complex and diverse place.
Expect to become an object of wonder and delight if you stray into villages where few foreigners have been before. Hiring a car also gives you the opportunity to roll up to ancient cities still teeming with activity, and to drive to the old English hill stations of Shimla or Coorg to escape the heat of the plains.

Travel Information

Out of the plane, into a car

Car hire is available at all the major airports in India, and although it’s often limited you’ll usually find a kiosk once you pass through immigration and into the arrivals hall. Book in advance, however, to get the cheapest rates and avoid the hassle; you can compare India car rental prices on TravelSupermarket.

Cars can be rented from the three main entry airports of Goa, New Delhi and Mumbai via local suppliers, as you’ll find that very few of the international rental companies are represented. If you prefer to go with a brand you recognise, Sixt and Avis have inner-city sites in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Two wheels are sometimes better than four

One of the most popular ways to get around the country, especially up in the Himalayan foothills, is by motorcycle. Of these, the most popular brand is the Royal Enfield, which is now manufactured in India.

Nothing in India quite compares to the freedom of a motorcycle trip. Just like car hire in India, motorbike rental is a sure way to circumvent the unpredictability of the Indian public transport system.

Other forms of transport can be discovered on our getting around India page.

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Top tips for car hire in India

1. The main rule to bear in mind when driving in India is that there aren’t really any rules, yet there is a sense of road etiquette nonetheless. Be ready to give way, to brake quickly and to honk your horn, which seems to be used more as a reminder that you are there than an angry gesture.

2. Always wear a seatbelt and have insurance. Request another car if the one presented to you does not have functioning seatbelts.

3. One aspect of India’s road rules that is much stricter than in the UK is that of driving under the influence of alcohol. The legal limit is roughly a third of what it is in the UK and penalties if caught can include up to six months in prison.